I replaced the battery on my fourwheeler-thinking that was the problem. I bought a new battery and charged it-the ampmeter says it has 12.4 under starting load. There is a clicking sound from near the battery box-I believe the solenoid. How does one check to see if the solenoid is functional?

 

yeah, same thing happened to me

Check to see if your strters getting hung (will make a clicking noise)
Try hittin it with a hammer to knock it loose (not to hard) If that dont work double check the connections,, take a wire brush over everything..

And thats about it

Just pray its not the starter

 

Check for voltage at the starter, also a bad ground will have the same symptoms. Try to jump the solenoid if not getting voltage at the starter

 

Hope he got it fixed by now this post is over 4 years old. But does sound like starter brushes needs replaced thou.

 

ah, didnt notice it was brought back from the dead